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YNAB, or You Need a Budget in its long form, is a budgeting system and software that helps struggling and even savvy budgeters to reign in control of their finances.

Organizing a New Start with Notion

I got a new gig! I am a frontend developer at a great company and with this brings a lot of changes for me.

Back on Toggl, Courtesy of Timery

For the longest time I’ve been tracking my time with Timing. But you know nerds.

Figuring Things Out by Being Honest with Myself →

I stopped writing here for a month or two. I missed it though. I vowed to just be chill about it; no analytics, just stuff I am passionate about in this community.

Back…But with Caveats

This is now just a fun endeavor; don’t care how long it takes to write. No pressure this time.

Pick of the Month: AirPods

I did it. I got on the bandwagon and bought some AirPods.

Moving On…For Now

Like Katie Floyd but not nearly as popular, I have bigger, better fish to fry. Thanks for reading all these years. I’ll be back, just not any time soon.

Pick of the Month: Kindle Paperwhite

Pick of the Month this month is the Kindle Paperwhite and it is by far my favorite product so far this year.

Screen Time: Cutting Back on Facebook

I have, and have had, a Facebook problem.

Using 1Writer, Dropbox, & Blink Shell for Writing on iPad Pro

It’s hard trying to write for a static site on iOS; there are plenty of Markdown writing apps but, with static sites such as this one, there is no dashboard as in a traditional CMS.

Automating macOS with iOS and Siri Shortcuts

We can pretty much call Federico Viticci a programmer at this point. He’s become a master of automation in a few short years. This time, he figured out how to script and automate macOS with iOS and Shortcuts. The keys to all this are ssh, Keyboard Maestro, and BetterTouchTool.

Review: Calendar 366 for iOS

The champion calendar app amongst nerds is ‎Fantastical 2 and with good reason; the natural language parsing is best in class and the interface is functional. It also offers the best automation of any calendar app available on the App Store.

Notion’s Big Update: A Welcome Change

Technically, this update isn’t monumental; but it is big: the long awaited web clipper is finally here.

The Podcast Lives

Been a bit of a rough stretch but I am still here.

2018

Things 3: Dark Mode and Beyond

Things 3 recently got an update which included dark mode.

Small Town America is Complex. Who Would Have Thought? →

Look, progressive elites don’t need any help alienating themselves from Middle America.

Apple Heavily Promoting Apple Music Echo Integration →

Apple needs these integrations as growth from their cash cow, the iPhone slows. The question is how far are they willing to open up the umbrella?

Five Days with the iPad Pro: Impressions

I’ve had the iPad Pro now for a little over a week. This episode goes over my thoughts about the device and how I plan to use it.

New iPad Pro: First Impressions

My new iPad Pro is here. Let me tell you, it’s beautiful. From the industrial design all the way down to the screen, this thing is gorgeous.

4: Bad 🔥 Takes and New iPad Pros

So yeah, after all that brouhaha I decided I’d get an iPad Pro thanks to a gift/help from my cousin.

3: Exercising with Apple Watch

Exercise is important for our health, long term and short term. How does the Apple Watch help in this regard?

Exercising with Apple Watch: Update

I’ve decided to do a follow-up post on my progress of getting into better shape with Apple Watch.

That Mac Nerd Podcast ep. 2: What’s a Computer?

iPad Pro as a computer replacement? Maybe.

1: Intros and Such Show Notes

Intro to the podcast

New Podcast for That Mac Nerd

So I’m podcasting again but not about programming.

Exercising with Apple Watch

If you were to see me in real life, you’d instantly recognize I am not small. I am tall for a woman and really, really fat.

Broke Down and Bought the New iPhone

I wasn’t going to upgrade. Famous last words of technophiles everywhere.

Fun with Übersicht Widgets

I am a nerd. I am sure everyone who reads this blog is a nerd of some sort. As such, I traipse around the internet looking for Mac setups and desktop screenshots.

Notion Review: Revolutionizing Project Management and Note-taking

This is my favorite app of 2018 so far and in this random screencast, I am going to show you how I use it.

Apple Kills the App Affiliate Program

Goodbye, my very little income. Goodbye popular discovery sites. Apple doesn’t need you anymore.

Shortcuts: A Re-imagined Workflow for iOS

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Task Management

The task management do si do is in full swing at Casa de White.

Google Offering Material Design for iOS Apps →

I’m not sure what the play is here for Google but while I like Material Design, I am not sure that look really belongs on iOS.

On Moving on Up and Smart Homes →

I’m sure that you’ve seen that I haven’t posted here for a couple months. In between my internship ending and the abrupt ending of my lease, I have had a pretty stressful couple of months.

Apple Watch: Pick of the Month →

I finally bought an Apple Watch after watching the space for 4 years. The internship I had allowed me to buy a Series 1 Apple Watch in my newly found color of love, Space Gray. This is my Pick of the Month for February.

2017

Apps for Working Remotely →

Here are some of the apps I am using to stay productive while working remotely.

iPhone 8 Plus: First Impressions →

I have finally gotten my hands on an iPhone 8 Plus.

Streak CRM for Gmail: Overview →

I am a heavy G Suite user. You can add extensions in Chrome to make it exceptional. This is what I have done, and where Streak CRM for Gmail comes in.

Email Clients: My Weakness →

There are few things on the App Store that get me to download them almost immediately like email clients.

PDF to Word Converter for iOS: Review →

For businesses and power users who work with a lot of PDFs, converting to and from PDF on iOS can be cumbersome. Going all in on the iPad as a platform means that many people need a powerful app to convert between different formats.

Workflow: Drafts to Trello for Content Management →

After watching watching a video on using Trello for an editorial calendarI was pretty excited to start doing so for my two main blogs. Creating and editing Trello cards and lists is a tedious process on iOS and if an idea popped into my head, I wanted to be able to get it down quickly and into Trello.

DEVONthink & DEVONthink to Go: Dynamic Duo

Evernote or DEVONthink Pro Office? This is the question I’ve been asking myself for several years now.

Playlists for Football Fans →

I listen to all genres of music but my favorite is alternative rock, metal, and dubstep. Eclectic mix, I know. Here is a playlist I discovered while browsing Spotify for tailgating.

A New Addition: Amazon Echo →

I was browsing the MobileRead forums like I do and visited the Amazon Echo thread. Little did I know I’d actually find one cheaply.

Pick of the Month: Transmit 5 for Mac →

I had Code 2 by Panic, Inc for a while when I heard about their FTP client, Transmit 4.

KickMe App Review: Anti-Procrastination Tool →

KickMe is a cross-platform app built using a Node framework called Electron which allows a developer to write one app and port it to Windows, Mac, and Linux.

David Hewson on Ulysses Subscription Model →

The subscription model only works when the people you are selling to use your app a lot and find it indispensable. This model works for things like professional tools, which is what Ulysses is, and things like Day One, that has recently gone subscription.

Working on iPad Pro: The Beginning

It is no secret in the Apple tech community that people are dumping their MacBooks and working solely on the iPad. Federico Viticci writes solely on his iPad and has several guides on how to do great things with iPad.

On the Virtues of Dark UIs →

I wasn’t a dark mode person. When I was programming in Coda 2 on my Mac when I just started doing it, the UI was white. I showed someone a screenshot of it and they joked, “real programmers use dark editors.”

iOS 11 Public Beta: First Impressions →

So I have played with the iOS 11 public beta, first on my iPad Pro and then the 2nd beta on my iPhone. First, I should list out the new features.

I’m Still Here…

If you have been reading my blog for any length of time this year, I have regularly updated it for months until recently.

My WWDC 2017 Wish List →

I love this time of year.

It’s WWDC season and I usually turn off notifications and non-essential phone calls and texts. I fire up my 3rd Gen Apple TV, sit back on the couch and watch the keynote.

Readdle Updates Apps with Drag and Drop →

Readdle, maker of apps like Spark Mail App, Documents+, and PDF Expert, has released v6 of their popular iOS apps.

Documents 6 and PDF Expert 6 have gotten a much need facelift.

Inside of these apps, icons are larger and the colors muted to give a more personal feel.

Pick of the Month: Timing 2 →

When I first came across timing, it was recommended to me by my good friend Nick Lash. We were talking about time tracking apps and his possible employment as an iOS developer for time tracking juggernaut Toggl.

He was thinking of rewriting their Mac app in the vein of Timing.app.

App Spotlight: Calibre 3 Beta Now With Retina →

You could never chastise me for not reading enough.

I have been reading since I was three years old.

Mom and I weren’t exactly middle class so we would trek to the local library where we’d check out a mountain of books, all of which I’d read in about a week.

3 Years An Apple Fangirl →

I have been writing about Apple in some form or another for the past two years. Starting as an app blog for non-traditional students, to moving my work over to The Apple Fancast, then back to my blog. I’ve had this thing running just a fraction of the time of other indie blogs and that’s because I didn’t get my first Apple device until October of 2013.

Self-Control Screencast →

The Guardian Pulls Out of Apple News and Facebook Instant Articles →

Good E-reader reports that Apple News partner, The Guardian, is pulling its news site from the app.

Apple Shrinks Affiliate Commissions to 2.5% →

Apple has shrunk its Affiliate Program commission from 7% to 2.5%. This makes business sense for Apple: Affiliates most likely don’t generate the kind of revenue that Apple would like. It also doesn’t bring as much traffic to its App Stores.

Airmail Gets Deeper Integration with DEVONthink →

Airmail finally adds DEVONthink Pro Office support to its Mac App.

Back to Basics: Apps and Workflows →

I wanted to write a quick post on the focus of the blog going forward. Last year, I was inspired by a few of my productivity heroes to write about productivity instead of just apps. I thought it was a perfect opportunity to expand my reach and grow the blog beyond what it had become.

Drafts 4 for iOS: A Worthy Tool →

When we think about iOS automation these days, we tend to think about Workflow.app, which is the most powerful and full-featured example of what a talented team of developers can do within the limitations of iOS. It is rightfully the King of Automation on iOS.

Apple Acquires Powerful Automation App Workflow →

I have had write post about Workflow in my OmniFocus list for weeks now. Looks like I am too late. Apple has acquired WorkflowHQ.

Productivity Systems Overhaul, Part 2: Apps and Systems →

Getting to bed earlier has had a very profound effect on my productivity systems and productivity in general.

Productivity System Overhaul: Tidying and Tools →

I recently overhauled my productivity system.

2016

End of Year Mac App Roundup, Part 2 →

So as promised, I am penning the second part to my best Mac productivity apps of 2016. So without further ado, let’s get into it.

End of The Year Mac App Roundup, Part 1 →

The end of the year is here and with that comes end of year mac app roundup posts of the best apps for productivity, games, and other popular app genres.

macOS Sierra: Siri for Mac Is Practically Worthless →

Siri for Mac is worthless for people with MacBook Pros with limited storage.

IFTTT Recipes: Using IFTTT To Automate Your Hustle →

Are you still using IFTTT recipes? I am.

Top 10 iOS Apps for Productivity →

Top iOS productivity apps for fall 2016.

How I Use Evernote for GTD →

Some tools I use to Get Things Done in Evernote

Best Apps for Mac Productivity →

This is an updated list of my favorite productivity apps for Mac.

You Are Not A Machine →

Take a break. Smell the flowers. Be human.

The Importance of Getting Up Early →

Being the early bird can sometimes be beneficial.

10 Best Productivity Apps for Mac →

The latest in productivity apps for iOS

That Mac Nerd: 10 Best Productivity Apps for iOS →

We Apple and productivity nerds love our devices and we use them to Get Things Done™.

Digital Minimalism on Your Mac →

Reading an article on The Productivityist, as I often do, the topic of digital decluttering or digital minimalism was broached.

App Review: Cisdem ContactsMate →

ContactsMate by Cisdem is a supplemental contacts manager for Mac that can help you clean up duplicate contacts, delete contacts, fix suffixes, prefixes, and unusual character names or just a first name.

Toggl and Coach.me to Keep Track of Goals and Time →

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My Best/Favorite IFTTT Recipes →

The above caveat aside, IFTTT remains a significant tool in home and web service automation. It is the glue to the Internet of Things and remains an important part of many workflows, including my own.

Mike Vardy’s Three Words →

Mike Vardy is the ultra-successful productivity blogger, podcaster, and coach. He runs The Productivityist blog and podcast.

Todoist Screencast →

A look at how I use Todoist. I will probably update this screencast as I have paid for premium and have a new workflow.

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